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First World War projectiles found at Osborne House

First World War projectiles found at Osborne House

Mon, 17 June 2013 2:37PM - Two First World War artillery shells were removed by bomb disposal experts from Osborne House today (Monday). Read More »
By Matt White
'Walk with dinosaurs' with new app

'Walk with dinosaurs' with new app

Mon, 17 June 2013 11:50AM - A new app is letting Islanders walk with dinosaurs. Read More »
By Chris Browning
Dinosaur TV advert features children's tourism ambassador

Dinosaur TV advert features children's tourism ambassador

Fri, 14 June 2013 10:33AM - A TV advert to promote the Isle of Wight as a dinosaur capital has been unveiled online. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Iconic yacht helps boost fundraising for Island school

Iconic yacht helps boost fundraising for Island school

Fri, 07 June 2013 4:47PM - Fundraising for new 6th form facilities at an Isle of Wight school is being given a boost thanks to an iconic yacht. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Hats off to Isle of Wight museum's top award

Hats off to Isle of Wight museum's top award

Wed, 05 June 2013 12:58PM - An Isle of Wight museum has won a top award, beating off stiff competition from the likes of The British Library and National Galleries of Scotland. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Abseiler makes time for Osborne clock repairs

Abseiler makes time for Osborne clock repairs

Wed, 05 June 2013 8:46AM - An abseiler has given a helping hand to repair a historic clock at Osborne House. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Shanklin band win Isle of Wight Festival slot

Shanklin band win Isle of Wight Festival slot

Tue, 04 June 2013 9:08AM - A Shanklin band has won the opportunity to appear on the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival in a competition to celebrate local talent. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Party plan for No Man's Land Fort to be discussed

Party plan for No Man's Land Fort to be discussed

Mon, 03 June 2013 3:37PM - A plan to turn a mid-Solent fort into a party venue are set to be decided by the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Boat museum celebrates 'ultimate' endorsement

Boat museum celebrates 'ultimate' endorsement

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:36AM - An Isle of Wight museum and gallery is celebrating after being awarded the 'ultimate' official endorsement by a national body. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Researchers discover tiny amphibian that walked with dinosaurs

Researchers discover tiny amphibian that walked with dinosaurs

Wed, 29 May 2013 3:07PM - Researchers have discovered a new species of tiny newt-like amphibian that would have walked with the dinosaurs on the Isle of Wight. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Chinese vase converted into table lamp sells for £50,000 at auction

Chinese vase converted into table lamp sells for £50,000 at auction

Mon, 13 May 2013 1:00PM - An 18th century Chinese vase from the reign of Emperor Qianlong, found languishing in the hallway of an Isle of Wight house having been converted into a table lamp, has sold at auction for nearly £50,000. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

Regatta announced to celebrate Royal Yacht Squadron bicentenary

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39AM - An international regatta will be held to mark the bicentenary of a Cowes yacht club in 2015. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Bomber flypast delights crowds along Cowes seafront

Bomber flypast delights crowds along Cowes seafront

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00AM - A spectacular flypast by an iconic Lancaster bomber delighted crowds gathered on Cowes seafront on Bank Holiday Monday. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Key staff appointed at Quay Arts

Key staff appointed at Quay Arts

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:08AM - Two key staff members have been appointed by Quay Arts in Newport. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Third Isle of Wight secondary school placed in special measures

Third Isle of Wight secondary school placed in special measures

Wed, 24 April 2013 7:00PM - A third Isle of Wight secondary school has been placed in special measures, after Ofsted inspectors judged all areas to be "inadequate". Read More »
By Emma Philo
Northwood House members wanted

Northwood House members wanted

Tue, 23 April 2013 4:14PM - The company responsible for Northwood House wants people to become members to help shape its future. Read More »
By Matt White
Dinosaur 'photo opportunity' part of heritage trail proposal

Dinosaur 'photo opportunity' part of heritage trail proposal

Mon, 22 April 2013 3:12PM - Visitors to the Isle of Wight could soon be able to take their photos alongside a virtual reality dinosaur, if plans for a new heritage trail get approval. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Isle of Wight ambassadors scheme strikes a chord with Festival organiser

Fri, 19 April 2013 11:03AM - The Isle of Wight Festival's Promoter has been revealed as the latest ambassador for Visit Isle of Wight. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

Isle of Wight talent lines up for chance to appear at Bestival

Thu, 18 April 2013 7:00PM - After sifting through hundreds of entries from eager Isle of Wight talent, Bestival curator Rob da Bank has revealed his choice of finalists who are in with a chance at appearing at the September event. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Japanese Ambassador Marks Centenary Of Seismology At Carisbrooke Castle

Japanese Ambassador Marks Centenary Of Seismology At Carisbrooke Castle

Mon, 15 April 2013 7:00AM - Mr Keiichi Hayashi will officially open an exhibition celebrating the life and work of seismologist Professor John Milne. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
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